Joshua Rashaad McFadden

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Capturing the spirit of Black resistance in the US today

Huck Magazine featured my work in an article by Miss Rosen on February 3, 2022, titled "Capturing the spirit of Black resistance in the US today." The piece highlights my decade-long journey in photography, exploring the impact of racism, masculinity, sexuality, and gender on Black Americans. The article reflects on how my work has evolved in parallel with significant social movements, starting from the killing of Trayvon Martin in 2012 to the Black Lives Matter protests following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

The article details my approach to photography, emphasizing the importance of versatility and breaking genre boundaries to capture the essence of Black life liberated from oppression. My recent exhibition, "I Believe I'll Run On," looks back on a decade of work, featuring series such as "After Selma," "Come to Selfhood," and "Unrest in America." Inspired by photographers like Roy DeCarava, Carrie Mae Weems, and LaToya Ruby Frazier, I strive to convey the profound emotions and experiences of Black Americans through documentary, portraiture, and archival work.

Documented through powerful images and narratives, the feature in Huck Magazine amplifies the significance of my work in contemporary photography. By capturing the raw truth of moments, even in darkness, my work aims to provoke thought, spark conversations, and inspire action. This media attention underscores the importance of visual storytelling in advocating for social justice and highlights my contributions to documenting the ongoing fight for equality and recognition.